Vocab quiz 2 (vocab only)

Spartan

Adj. Severe, Rigorous, disciplined

Spartan synonyms

Self-denying, plain, restrained, spare, strict, stern, austere

Gadfly

Noun. A person who continually annoys others

Gadfly synonyms

Critic, Pest, Fault finder, goad

Homage

Noun. An action showing respect and honor

Homage synonym

Honor, admiration, esteem,

Spurn

Scornfully refuse or reject

Spurn synonyms

Scorn, repel, despise, Scorn, repel, despise, decline, dismiss, repudiate

Pedigree

Noun. Ancestry or record Of ancestry, Line of descent

Pedigree synonyms

Descent, family tree, Lineage, Genealogy

Pittance

noun. Small amount or portion, especially of money

Pittance synonyms

Trifle, Insufficiency, ration, minimal wage, modicum

Preposterous

Adjective. , obviously absurd, contrary to no reason

Preposterous synonyms

Foolish, nonsensical, silly, unreasonable, irrational, ludicrous

Macabre

Adj. Gruesome, horrible, causing fear, suggesting the horror of death

Macabre synonyms

grim, hideous, horrid, dreadful, weird, ghastly

Farce

noun. Ridiculous, light comedy, slapstick comedy, absurd thing, mockery

Farce synonyms

Mockery, absurdity, ridiculousness, nonsense, burlesque

Bombast

Noun. Speech or writing that sounds grand or important but has little meaning

Bombast synonyms

wordiness, grandiloquence

Prerogative

Noun. Exclusive special right or privilege

Derogatory

Adjective.Tending to make a person or thing seem lower or of less value; belittling; negative; discrediting

Interrogate

Verb. Question formally, closely, and/or systematically

Arrogant

Adjective. Showing an excessive and Unpleasant sense of superiority; overbearingly proud; haughty

Abrogate

verb. Abolish, repeal, cancel, legally do away with

Affirmation

I am smart, I am capable, I am kind, I am guided, I am loved

Why are you studying so hard

I'm am greatfull for an education and will stewed the gifts for has given me.